Line up on Sunday was long but not near as bad as Friday nor Saturday.

I cleared up nearly all the 4 koma panels except for 2 unfinished strips from the ones sent from Japan. I also cleared up buying of stuff like ninja socks and sandals I haven't worn sandals in years so it will take a bit to get use to once again. I left most of my spending on artwork. 

I have been planning to by more PVC figs but that is for another project with a miniture tea house. Until I decide on a scale for the minitures and building, buying more will only add to the clutter of my apartment. What other stuff I did buy was added to another failed project, the Vertical Garden, which only water bambo still grows.  I might resurrect it as another project at a later date.
 

Life from the Artist Alley

For three days, the artist alley was alife unto it's own. Many of the people who had tables had little chance to see much of the con except for the mirads of people filing pass. Some dressed up. Others spent far too many hours explaining their works over and over again to potential buyers. I spent many hours running 4 koma project at this con than any other but I think it was time and money well spent. It was a chance for artists to see other artist's works ... even if they never got to meet the artist themselves. Sadly there was no real event for them. They, themselves, are an event unto themselves that many con goers simply pass up or simply don't care. I hope those reading this will take the time to see some art ... maybe pick up some art ... get a sketch. In Japan, these events called 'ketto' are numerous. However in Japan, cons like this one don't exsist where you meet performers and such. SO next convention, take the best of both worlds and visit the artist alley. I'm sure they will appreciate it.
 

"It's the end of the con as we know it....

Lessons in photography End of the day and everyone is leaving. I managed to catch this couple on the way out. I took several shots since it simply didn't matter anymore. Still there are lessons to be learn from these final pictures.  First one is great pose but the light from the window washes out the picture as the camera tries to compensate. In short, the camera is standing in the shadow of the two subjects.  Second shot adds some shadows and depth as the subects and camera were moved merely 90 degrees fom where they were standing.Still there is too much backgroupnd clutter. Third shot is zoom a little tighter plus I simply move one step left. The subjects are evenly framed and a much nicer shot than I started with.

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